Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary
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| Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary | |
|---|---|
 Gilded gramophone trophy presented to Grammy Award winners |
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| Awarded for | quality contemporary performances in the gospel music genre |
| Presented by | National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences |
| Country | United States |
| First awarded | 1978 |
| Last awarded | 1983 |
| Official website | grammy.com |
The Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary was awarded from 1978 to 1983. From 1978 to 1982 it was titled the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance Contemporary or Inspirational.
Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.
[edit] Recipients
| Year | Performing artist | Nationality | Work | Nominees | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | The Imperials |  United States |
Sail On |
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[1] |
| 1979 | Larry Hart[2] | United States |
"What a Friend" |
|
[3] |
| 1980 | The Imperials | United States |
Heed the Call |
|
[4] |
| 1981 | The Archers, Cynthia Clawson, Andraé Crouch, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, Dony McGuire, Reba Rambo, and B.J. Thomas | United States |
The Lord's Prayer |
|
[5] |
| 1982 | The Imperials | United States |
Priority |
|
[6] |
| 1983 | Amy Grant | United States |
Age to Age |
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[7] |
[edit] References
- ^ "Grammy Award Nominees 1978 - Grammy Award Winners 1978". http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/grammy-awards-1978-226.html. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ http://www.larryhartpraise.com/aboutlarryhart.html Larry Hart biography
- ^ "Grammy Award Nominees 1979 - Grammy Award Winners 1979". http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/grammy-awards-1979-227.html. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ "Grammy Award Nominees 1980 - Grammy Award Winners 1980". http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/grammy-awards-1980-228.html. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ "Grammy Award Nominees 1981 - Grammy Award Winners 1981". http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/grammy-awards-1981-229.html. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ "Grammy Award Nominees 1982 - Grammy Award Winners 1982". http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/grammy-awards-1982-230.html. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ "Grammy Award Nominees 1983 - Grammy Award Winners 1983". http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/grammy-awards-1983-231.html. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
